Onboard Tool box contents

Carryin' On · Jan 14, 2009

Hello all,

I am looking to put together a modest toolbox for handling emergency repairs to my 18 ft Wellcraft fisherman w/150 Johnson in the event I am stranded offshore.

I already have a full membership to Sea Tow. Sometimes minor problems can be fixed without having to call it a day.

Besides a screwdriver and adjustable wrench, what else would you suggest.

Mark A
"Carryin' On"
Wilmington, NC

Bob_VT · Jan 14, 2009

Re: Onboard Tool box contents

A spark plug or two, electrical tape, piece of wire, nylon zip ties, small piece of fuel line, small vice grip pliers and I used to carry the marine epoxy (the skick that is fast dry)..... I used to keep it all in a tupperware container.

others will chime in.

scipper77 · Jan 14, 2009

Re: Onboard Tool box contents

Fuses!!! A good friend of mine ended up getting towed over a 30 cent fuse.

I also carry a prop wrench which is pointless since i don't keep a spare prop in the boat unless I'm in the 1000 islands.

tashasdaddy · Jan 14, 2009

Re: Onboard Tool box contents

Duct Tape.

Carryin' On · Jan 14, 2009

Re: Onboard Tool box contents

Great info...... especially the spark plugs and fuses.

Keep em comming guys

Thanks

Ned L · Jan 14, 2009

Re: Onboard Tool box contents

A wrench that you know you can pull the spark plugs with. I'd also carry a cheap set of box end whenches as an adjustable won't fit in a lot of places. Water pump impellor & "V" belt are good to have also as they can be replaced pretty easily but you won't get far without them.

kandil · Jan 14, 2009

Re: Onboard Tool box contents

Zip Tye's, first aide kit and a sponge

Bob_VT · Jan 14, 2009

Re: Onboard Tool box contents

scipper77 said:
Fuses!!! A good friend of mine ended up getting towed over a 30 cent fuse.

I also carry a prop wrench which is pointless since i don't keep a spare prop in the boat unless I'm in the 1000 islands.

Yup when I fished the Thousand Islands we carried an extra prop.

This is going to cause some chatter but I used to carry foil to bridge a fuse in an emergency..... but I use a piece of wire if I had too. When I was a smoker cigarette pack foil was used quite a bit!

chiefalen · Jan 14, 2009

Re: Onboard Tool box contents

I used a penny once as a fuse.

But it's allowed to do whatever it takes to get back in.

But fix right what ya jury rigged.

I got a small ball preen hammer,flat and phillips head screwdrivers, different size ones, black tape a absolute must, i taped the hose when it split to get in, leaked a tad used the whole roll, carry 2 rolls.

Sandpaper for sure, piece of pipe 1/2 inch by 18 inch use that the most.

I hit fish and used it to change the belt on my i/o. Always using it.

At least 2 of each fuse i need in a plastick canister. And open end wrench's 1/2 for the alternator its a combo, and a few other combo wrench's , The largest adjustable channel lock pliers i had. Need those more than once, needle nose pliers also.

I used my fish needle nose pliers but the shorter ones are good for any wirecutting and trying to yank or place a cotter pin. Oh a knife. Got a vitronox, even has a small sissors.

Sure theres more.

abj87 · Jan 14, 2009

Re: Onboard Tool box contents

I just keep my tool kit on board. I'm running around in a 20 year old boat here.

The best key is to keep everything in good working order. If the motors acting up its simple don't go out!

mphy98 · Jan 14, 2009

Re: Onboard Tool box contents

first aid kit,prop wrench,spare prop, fuses, duct tape.

SKEETR · Jan 14, 2009

Re: Onboard Tool box contents

Bob_VT said:
. I used to keep it all in a tupperware container.

As important as tools are on a boat having a weatherproof toolbox will help keep them usable. I gotta keep a flask of whiskey on hand, just in case, you know for first aid n' stuff.

Bob_VT · Jan 14, 2009

Re: Onboard Tool box contents

SKEETR said:
As important as tools are on a boat having a weatherproof toolbox will help keep them usable. I gotta keep a flask of whiskey on hand, just in case, you know for first aid n' stuff.

Whiskey??

It really should be Rum on a boat!

abj87 · Jan 14, 2009

Re: Onboard Tool box contents

mphy98 said:
first aid kit,prop wrench,spare prop, fuses, duct tape.

YES DEFFINTILY A SPARE PROP! I wrecked one this summer and with out a spare i would have been screwed.

wvit1001 · Jan 14, 2009

Re: Onboard Tool box contents

A good long set of jumper cables. I've never had to use them on my boat but I jump at least 2 or 3 people every summer. Hopefully someone will be around if I need a jump someday.

xxturbowesxx · Jan 14, 2009

Re: Onboard Tool box contents

I personally bring a jump starting pack with me..Its been helpful a couple times.

redfury · Jan 14, 2009

Re: Onboard Tool box contents

I picked up a decent sized waterproof tool box just for my boat. It has a couple of none waterproof compartments on top, but it closes like an ammo box and has a nice big gasket on it, and it's bright orange. I like that because I can tell anyone which one is the tool box, and not get a tackle box instead.

Sea Raider I · Jan 14, 2009

Re: Onboard Tool box contents

Small volt meter, and/or voltage check light.

And a bucket....

HVSTRINE · Jan 14, 2009

Re: Onboard Tool box contents

A couple spare drain plugs.

Bob_VT · Jan 15, 2009

Re: Onboard Tool box contents

Tashasdaddy and I were talking and mentioning how "substitute fuses" probably are not safe. Repairs with wire, foil or chunks of brass could lead to fires and burned up wires.

Years ago I had a stubborn Ford Bronco that would eat fuses and I installed a marine circuit breaker.

A marine circuit breaker could be a good item to add to the tool box. It is small and cost more than a fuse but far less than a tow!

Iboats even sells them

http://www.iboats.com/Cole_Hersee_D...232027936--**********.267639031--view_id.2181

Onboard Tool box contents

Cadet

Moderator & Unofficial iBoats Historian

Commander

Honorary Moderator Emeritus

Cadet

Commander

Chief Petty Officer

Moderator & Unofficial iBoats Historian

Captain

Petty Officer 1st Class

Lieutenant

Chief Petty Officer

Moderator & Unofficial iBoats Historian

Petty Officer 1st Class

Petty Officer 2nd Class

Chief Petty Officer

Commander

Petty Officer 2nd Class

Petty Officer 3rd Class

Moderator & Unofficial iBoats Historian